Thinking about taking your child’s instrument on a plane? Here are some things you need to know – and another tip that I have is: lightly stuff the extra spaces …
Tips for the Practice Parent (Vlog)
Tips for the Practice Parent: 3 Things Not to Say to Your Child During a Meltdown
Am I the only one who has found myself saying these things to a child who is frustrated while working on something hard with their instrument?? Here are a few …
Tips for the Practice Parent: The Importance of Specific Praise
Specific praise! Why is this SO important?? Have a listen!
Tips for the Practice Parent: Finishing Practice on a High Note
Do you also fall into the trap of trying to squeeze juuuust a little more onto the end of a practice that’s going well, only to find that the next …
Tips for the Practice Parent: My secret tip for when you’re having a bad day (and still need to be nice during practice!)
Feeling like today is NOT your day? Here’s my little tip for getting through practice without melting down… please take care of yourselves Our next parent course is starting in …
Tips for the Practice Parent: How to Help your Child Reflect on Their Lesson
Let’s talk about getting the most out of your child’s music lessons! Reflecting on the content and what to work on during the week is key!
Tips for the Practice Parent: Let’s Talk about using ‘Games’ in Practice…
Games = Tools of Engagement! It’s so important to help our children feel like it’s possible to see their progress during practice! Check out my previous posts for the three …
Tips for the Practice Parent: Try THIS the next time your child is struggling to focus in practice!
Do you ever feel stuck when your child is struggling to focus during practice? Try these simple and super quick exercises to re-centre their sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system so they can …
Tips for the Practice Parent: Why your child doesn’t come to practice the first time they are called
‘Why is it so hard to get my child into the practice room?’ – here are some ideas around this age-old question!
Tips for the Practice Parent: The Rule of ‘One Point’ Practices
The rule of ‘one point practices’ is such an important way to help our children out of overwhelm and into concentration. Don’t forget that unlike your teacher who only sees …